Editing Weapons (section)

= Weapon types =

Weapons are divided into three main types, which are also divided into several sub types. In general, bludgeoning weapons are easy to use even by a low skilled warrior, and they deliever a nice amount of damage when hit is scored. Slashing weapons are harder to use but nothing beats them if they are wielded by a skilled warrior. Piercing weapons are somewhere between those two. All weapon types can cause bleeding wounds, but their types vary depending on the weapon type.

Maintype also defines what kind of hit styles can be used with the weapon and the current combat style. To get more information about these see [[combat | combat]].

Page [[weapon types | weapon types ]] shows you the type and size of all the weapons available for the players on Icesus. The longer the weapon is, the more damage it does, but also the slower it is.

* bludgeoning weapons: hammers, maces, flails, staves, (shields)
* slashing weapons: swords, axes, whips
* piercing weapons: spears, polearms

== Slashing weapons ==

=== Swords ===
Swords are excellent weapons for both offense and defense. They are fairly easy to use, and are quite readily available. Every possible type of sword can be obtained, sooner or later. Very good in skilled hands.

=== Axes ===
Axes are a bit harder to use than swords, and are not as suitable for parrying. However, they deal a good amount of damage. Not many good ones exist, but the best ones are very good. Good choice for the more experienced players.

== Bludgeoning weapons ==

=== Hammers ===
The most easily used weapons on Icesus are hammers, especially mauls. They are fairly common and cheap to buy, excluding the absolutely best ones. Excellent for low-level players, as well as for the more experienced ones.

=== Flails ===
Flails are hard to use and even harder to find a good one, bad at defense.

=== Maces ===
Good one-handed weapon for a beginning character, but not many magical ones exist, so you might wish to switch to mauls later on.

=== Shields ===
Although mainly used for defense, they can also be used to bash enemies. Fairly low damage, but you can use shield rush with them. Fairly common, though the best ones are not always available.

=== Staves ===
Very good for a defensive fighter, great for parrying. They don't offer much offensive power, and are fairly common, even the best ones are sold quite often.